LGU Bantayan-Centralized Material Recovery Facility (MRF): Brief Description of existing waste management plan

LGU Bantayan-Centralized Material Recovery Facility (MRF): Brief Description of existing waste management plan

FIGURE ABOVE: The Basura Hipusa, Kahimsog Pangga-a (BAHKAP System) is the framework for the basic management and monitoring of domestic wastes in the Municipality of Bantayan.

Bantayan is seriously seeking for a durable solution to address complex waste management challenges in the context of climate change. Today, the goal is to shift from the typical collection and disposal of garbage to RECOVERY of garbage with economic value at the household level. Today, there are more than twenty thousand households, 392 puroks and 25 barangays to consider in the management of wastes.

To encourage waste segregation at source, we introduced the 9-waste characterization guide (monitoring form per household) to the 392 puroks, the purok officers then distribute the form to its households. Each purok have established regular schedules for the weighing of garbage from the households at the Purok Center. The Purok Center then serves as the pick-up point of garbage. Only segregated garbage is accepted at the purok level following the 9-waste characterization guide.

1. Facemask

2. Diaper and napkin

3. Plastic bags, wrappers, sachets

4. Plastic bottles

5. Glass bottles including broken glass

6. Lata, puthaw, aluminum

7. Karton, papel

8. Hiniro, guma

9. Special waste (busted LED/fluorescent lamps, lead acid batteries, used engine oil, used cooking oil, pathogenic waste from RHU and Birthing Home, expired pharmaceutical and drugs, E-waste, Discarded/expired paints/paint thinner/adhesives/inks, Containers previously containing toxic substances.)

We have also identified major sources of domestic and hazardous wastes.

1. Households

2. Public market

3. Government centers

4. Public Schools

5. Public Cemetery

6. Evacuation centers

7. LGU Abattoir

Domestic wastes from the households and government facilities enumerated above are then collected by the Municipal or Barangay waste collectors and transported to the CMRF for final waste recovery. Most importantly, the handling and storage of hazardous waste received from the households.

The LGU Bantayan-Centralized Material Recovery Facility (CMRF) have assigned a dedicated Pollution Control Officer, trained and accredited by EMB7 to ensure the proper handling, labeling, storage and processing for final disposal and treatment of hazardous waste. The 23 CMRF keepers and 1 CMRF Supervisor have also underwent a training conducted by EMB7 on Hazardous Waste Handing and Protocols.

The CMRF is also equipped with a designated storage for the toxic waste and one (1) New Preliminary Disinfection Storage Facility (PDSF) – awarded by EMB7 to Bantayan for the pathogenic wastes from the Rural Health Unit and Birthing Home. (See Photos below)

Location of the existing HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE (encircled with red) and the location of NEW PDSF (encircled with blue).

Description of Hazardous Waste Storage and Labelling

Hazardous wastes collected from households and facilities own by the Municipality of Bantayan are stored in the HW storage facilities of the LGU Bantayan – Centralized Material Recovery Facility (CMRF). These facilities are accessible in cases of emergency such as fire, explosions, or release of hazardous wastes, also accessible for inspection and daily monitoring. The closure for HW is equipped with safety lock but adequately ventilated except for the Preliminary Disinfection Storage Facility (PDSF) that is enclosed and sealed with rubber fittings. Its flooring is concrete and impermeable to liquids in case of spillage. A Warning Sign for the presence of Hazardous Materials or Substances in the storage is installed at the entrance. Only authorized persons are allowed inside the storage.

Provision for Proper Waste Segregation of Hazardous Wastes

§ Chemical Properties – Waste with incompatible chemical properties that could react wit each other, such as strong acids and strong bases, should be placed in a separate container and kept in separate spill containment area.

§ Waste Type – Hazardous shall be segregated from low-level radioactive, mixed, healthcare and non-hazardous wastes. Solid, liquid and gas like aerosols, or gas cylinders shall be placed in a separate container and kept in separate containment area.

Provision for Proper Container (drum) Handling and Storage

§ Store drums in upright position on pallets and stack not more than two (2) drums high

§ Raised drums on pallets or similar structure to allow passage of water and circulation of air

§ Check all drums for leaks

§ Store filled drums on the side should not be stacked. Storage of drums on the side is not recommended because of possible environmental stress such as crack failure of the closure

§ I f drums are to be stored horizontally in racks, provide support for the entire length of the drum

§ Observe adequate safety precautions at all times when handling drums filled with hazardous materials

Emergency response equipment corresponding to the class of wastes being stored and potential emergencies associated with it and ensure all categories of wastes allowed to be stored within a prescribe period are sent to TSD Facilities.

Classification of Hazardous Waste Stored in the LGU Bantayan – Centralized Material Recovery Facility (CMRF) from the Households and LGU facilities ONLY.

Class	Waste Number	Description	Characteristic Form	Appropriate container for storage
Special Wastes	M507	Household batteries, lead-acid batteries	Toxic, corrosive	Polyethylene Drums with cover
		Paints, thinners, spray canisters, cans of paints, containers of engine oils	Flammable, corrosive,	Metal Drums
		White Goods ex. Discarded refrigerator, television, LED TV,	Toxic	Polyethylene Drums with cover
Used or waste oil	I101	Used engine oil from service vehicles and patrol boat/fishing boats	Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive	Metal Drums
Used or waste oil	I102	Used cooking oil/vegetable oil from households	Flammable, toxic	Metal Drums
Arsenic and its compounds	D402	Busted LED lights	Toxic	Polyethylene Drums with cover
Mercury and mercury compounds	D407	Busted fluorescent lights	Toxic	Polyethylene Drums with cover
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)	M506	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	Toxic	Polyethylene Drums with cover
Solvent base	F601	Discarded and expired paint, ink, adhesives dyes, pigments	Toxic, Corrosive	Metal Drums
Containers previously containing toxic chemical substances	J201	Empty containers/sachets of pesticides, herbicides	Toxic	Polyethylene Drums with cover
Pathological or infectious wastes	M501	Waste collected from Bantayan Rural Health Unit (RHU) from its operation and MDRRMO Ambulance Operation in emergency cases.	Infectious, toxic	Polyethylene Drums with Cover
Pharmaceuticals and Drugs	M503	Expired capsules, tablets of medicine including in bottled	Infectious, toxic	Polyethylene Drums with Cover

Labelling – Form of labels attached to vessels, containers, tanks and containment buildings

a. Minimum size of the label is 20cm x 30 cm, A4 size bond paper or readable 5 meters away;

b. Color of the label is yellow for background and black for letters printed;

c. Materials of the label should be scratched-proof and resistant to tampering;

d. Label is accompanied by a placard corresponding to characteristics of the waste contained in the vessel, container, tank or containment building.

Proper labelling should be done at the LGU Bantayan – Centralized Material Recovery Facility (CMRF) and should be maintained and secured up to the TSD facility.

Finally, with the intention to protect and preserve the natural resources and the health of Batayanons and to comply with the regulations set forth by law, Bantayan is humbly requesting for the approval of the application for the Hazardous Waste Generator ID so that we can proceed with the processing agreement with the EMB7 Accredited TSD Facility and finally we can send all our HW for final treatment. END

PHOTOS OF THE STORAGE AREA, CONTAINERS, LABELS AND PLACARDS